Craft Focus - Aug/Sep (Issue 68)

thinking woolly SOFT TOUCH Creative World of Crafts has introduced a new companion to its Bernat Blanket range. Bernat Velvet is a super-soft chenille yarn that is perfect for creating plush pillows and other home décor projects. It retails at £12.99 per ball. + 44 (0)116 271 3131 creativeworldofcrafts.co.uk FASHION FORWARD Featuring everything from ballerina slippers to moon boots and basketball shoes, Classic Kicks for Little Feet by Helga Spitz offers an adorable collection of 16 booties that mimic adult styles. Patterns are perfectly sized for babies of up to nine months, and because each project uses a small amount of yarn, the designs are great for using up odds and ends. It’s published by Sixth & Spring, and retails at £12.99. +44 (0)1273 402 873 thegmcgroup.com SPINNING A YARN Crafter’s Companion stocks a selection of yarn including Ribbon XL by Hoooked, which comes in fresh, contemporary shades. Its bulky yet lightweight fabric design is easy to work, giving quick and stylish results. It’s recycled, itch-free and slightly elastic, making it ideal for extra-large amigurumi, home knits, accessories and fashion garments. The company also supplies Hoooked’s Zpagetti t-shirt yarn, which can be used to create fast and sturdy knits such as pillows, lampshades or even a large crochet rug. Made from textile salvage and remnants, the wool also offers a bright colour palette. +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk 38 craft focus